From frenzy to friendship : the history of the US-China Peoples Friendship Association
"This books describes an important and neglected aspect of the history of radicalism in the U.S. In 1971, Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai invited numerous representatives of American radical groups to visit China. Many of these returned home to help form the US-China Peoples Friendship Association (USCPFA). The Association attracted people from many radical constituencies, especially opponents of the Vietnam War. In the 1970s, USCPFA was a powerful voice supporting diplomatic recognition of Communist China. For a time, USCPFA was the principal provider of tours to China, an activity which generated membership and revenue. By 1980 USCPFA had over 11,000 members. Some radical members tried to use USCPFA as a vehicle to promote socialism in the U.S., but most members opted for a non-ideological organization promoting people-to-people friendship. USCPFA assisted China's opening to the West, particularly by welcoming Chinese students to the U.S. The Association has provided information about China through its magazines, New China and US-China Review, and provides numerous activities through local, regional and national units."-- Back cover
Print Book, English, 2015
Lulu Publishing Services, [Morrisville, North Carolina], 2015